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Vauxhall Zafira Life vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36000 £ vs 32800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Zafira Life or VW Tiguan?

Vauxhall Zafira Life

VW Tiguan

3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3206 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly better – achieving up to 347 km, about 221 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan has a noticeable edge – offering 272 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: pulls stronger with compared to . That’s about difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Tiguan is clearly perceptible lighter – 1599 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more room – 652 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 652 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3250 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life clearly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 381 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £32,800
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VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

The Opel Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.

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VW Tiguan

3.3 (3 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 186 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Zafira Life have?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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